On Lockdown is grounded in harsh reality
A poem in minute motions, this short film is beautifully colored and taps into the collective feeling of both lockdown listlessness and revolutionary energy.
From prisoner to PhD
Presence director Mat Hale's motivational documentary tells the tale of Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski, a imprisoned drug-dealer who studied his way to a lecturing career.
Jeremy Schaefer's animated unboxing
In an incredibly slick and enjoyable graduation short, a pizza delivery boy has a chance encounter with an assassin who knows how to think inside the box.
Japanese footy fans are put in the spotlight in this doc from Rakuten
In a fun and interesting slice of branded content, beautiful-game obsessives talk through their fandom and viewing rituals.
rubberband. gets tactile with TV
In the directing duo's second collaboration with NYC-based group Lewis Del Mar, photo montage and stop-motion are used to dizzying and dazzling effect.
DAVID São Paulo shows us what we don't miss from pre-pandemic life
In a swift montage of candid clips from late-night Burger King stores, we're reminded of the nightmare that is drunken revellers.
The Dink's brush with greatness
In a charming experimental short, potential movements and personalities of various household items are brought to life.
Apple takes vertical slices of cinema history for new short
Whiplash and La La Land director Damien Chazelle risks the rage of cinephiles by shooting a 9-minute, genre-swapping short in *gulp* 9:16 aspect ratio...
On Lockdown is grounded in harsh reality
A poem in minute motions, this short film is beautifully colored and taps into the collective feeling of both lockdown listlessness and revolutionary energy.
From prisoner to PhD
Presence director Mat Hale's motivational documentary tells the tale of Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski, a imprisoned drug-dealer who studied his way to a lecturing career.
Jeremy Schaefer's animated unboxing
In an incredibly slick and enjoyable graduation short, a pizza delivery boy has a chance encounter with an assassin who knows how to think inside the box.
Japanese footy fans are put in the spotlight in this doc from Rakuten
In a fun and interesting slice of branded content, beautiful-game obsessives talk through their fandom and viewing rituals.
rubberband. gets tactile with TV
In the directing duo's second collaboration with NYC-based group Lewis Del Mar, photo montage and stop-motion are used to dizzying and dazzling effect.
DAVID São Paulo shows us what we don't miss from pre-pandemic life
In a swift montage of candid clips from late-night Burger King stores, we're reminded of the nightmare that is drunken revellers.
The Dink's brush with greatness
In a charming experimental short, potential movements and personalities of various household items are brought to life.
Apple takes vertical slices of cinema history for new short
Whiplash and La La Land director Damien Chazelle risks the rage of cinephiles by shooting a 9-minute, genre-swapping short in *gulp* 9:16 aspect ratio...
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
Howtomakeabigdealoutofsmallbusinesses
Last Friday, Channel 4 and a host of big brands donated an entire ad break to mini-spots highlighting small businesses throughout the UK. We caught up with Armoury MD & Senior Producer Matt Hichens and Creative Director Jack Laurance to find out just how they shot six companies in six days with six directors, all under strict safety guidelines.
How to sober up a Drunken Master
Suthon Petchsuwan, Mum Films director and helmer of the hilarious new Jackie Chan-spoofing film for the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, talks to us about shooting an action epic under strict pandemic guidelines and finding the chuckles in the surreal.
The naked truth behind the Stones' latest promo
Photographer and filmmaker Diana Kunst recently released a new video for an old Rolling Stones track which charts the relationship with her friend, Marina. The video was accused by some of being 'lecherous'. Here, Kunst explains how the video came to be and what its real message is.
Johnny Hardstaff on his Small Film with a big impact
After taking up residence for eight days at a UK hospital treating Covid-19 patients at the height of the pandemic, Johnny Hardstaff has created a stripped back, emotional and compelling film with just a stills camera and a voice recorder. Here, he explains the thinking behind his Small Film.
On Reflection: Never Say No To Panda
In 2010, a little-known agency called Elephant Cairo turned a cuddly bamboo-eater into a petty antagonist, and, in doing so, launched a thousand memes. We speak to agency creative and campaign director Ali Ali about causing pandemonium.
Alkemy X expands national sales representation
bringing on LA-based Veronica Lombardo Managementfor West Coast sales representation and Sharon & Perry for representation in the Midwest, Texas and Southeast.
Pulse Films signs director Winston Hacking to music video roster
Hacking launches with Run the Jewels video for Ju$t.
Director Narghi joins Missing Link Films
Missing Link Films announce signing London-based Narghi Dotieva to their roster.
Greatcoat Films sign YDA winning director Klaas Diersmann
Diersmann's work, which is often cinematic in nature, questions our reliance on data and technology, prompting bigger questions around the way society operates and the challenges it faces.
Weekly Rewind: August 7th, 2020
Gaming guys, Mulan moolah, radical Reels and sinking sculptures make up this week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web.
Iconic choreographer and creative director JaQuel Knight signs with Hound Content
Known for both imagery and movement that transcend to become cultural statements, Knight brings his indelible style to commercials for the first time.
- Bagel Bites is back with campaign from Johannes Leonardo
- Hypebeast and Builders Club collaborate for adidas Originals China
- MPC creates a playful robin for JEEP
- Lexus celebrates the need to get out with Team One
- David Wilson directs new promo for Glass Animals
- 20something & Kode deliver No Dramas work for McGuigan Wines
- Floria Sigismondi creates a garden of dreams for Gucci
- New global campaign for HP from Framestore
- VMLY&R hires Walter Geer as executive creative director, experience design
- Organix launch new campaign
Alkemy X expands national sales representation
bringing on LA-based Veronica Lombardo Managementfor West Coast sales representation and Sharon & Perry for representation in the Midwest, Texas and Southeast.
Pulse Films signs director Winston Hacking to music video roster
Hacking launches with Run the Jewels video for Ju$t.
Director Narghi joins Missing Link Films
Missing Link Films announce signing London-based Narghi Dotieva to their roster.
Greatcoat Films sign YDA winning director Klaas Diersmann
Diersmann's work, which is often cinematic in nature, questions our reliance on data and technology, prompting bigger questions around the way society operates and the challenges it faces.
Weekly Rewind: August 7th, 2020
Gaming guys, Mulan moolah, radical Reels and sinking sculptures make up this week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web.
Iconic choreographer and creative director JaQuel Knight signs with Hound Content
Known for both imagery and movement that transcend to become cultural statements, Knight brings his indelible style to commercials for the first time.
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Hannah & Adriana's internet of comedy
Comedy directors, Hannah & Adriana, of Superprime, chat about cutting their teeth on editing Funny or Die skits, what SNL taught them about collaboration, and how to become funnier than your neighbor’s 12 year old kid who downloaded TikTok last week and has a million followers.
Creative correspondence... with Diane McArter and Casey Rand
As part of our ongoing 30th birthday celebrations, we're asking iconic industry figures to chose a person to interview and be interviewed by. Here, Diane McArter and Casey Rand talk social change, discovering purpose and what finally helps tip a tipping point.
YDA 1-to-2 with Lisa Mehling and Nisha Ganatra
The final element of this year's YDA Week, ahead of tomorrow's ceremony, is a discussion with Chelsea Pictures' MD and former YDA President, Lisa Mehling, and TV, film and commercial director, Nisha Ganatra.
Art of Advertising: Alexander Hammer
Inspired by singers and directors, Good Company's Alexander Hammer dives into the weird, wonderful, and consistently creative parts of what makes an artist unique, and why passion is paramount when talking about art.
One Track Mind: Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson, Sr. Director at Creative Sync Licensing, thinks 1996 is when hip-hop reached its height and takes some guilty pleasure from old 90s pop/country singles as he reveals his Elements Music Isolation Radio Station playlist.
On My Radar: Ruganzu 'Riggs' Howard
Senior Producer at TBWA New York, Ruganzu 'Riggs' Howard, chooses an Unexpected TV show from the past and reveals he can't live without some spice in his life as he highlights what's on his creative radar.
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With the changing nature of retail during and after the coronavirus pandemic Tamara Littleton, CEO at The Social Element, argues that brand reputation is more important now than ever.
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